Technician secondary systems

Overview

Excited to work for a key Belgian player in the energy landscape? Elia Belgium plays a crucial role in ensuring the reliability and sustainability of the electricity supply in our country. Side‑by‑side with talented colleagues, you will help build a sustainable, green and reliable energy infrastructure that stimulates economic growth and reduces our ecological footprint.

Role

At the heart of the energy transition, you will play a key role in configuring and optimising protection systems that ensure the country’s continuous power supply. As part of a team of passionate experts, you will be responsible for calculating, documenting and monitoring the settings of the protection systems used on the Elia grid.

Responsibilities

• Define and calculate protection settings for high‑voltage grid installations.
• Carry out selectivity studies and contribute to the continuous improvement of protection coordination.
• Participate in the analysis of technical incidents and propose the necessary corrective actions.
• Monitor the implementation of settings in the field in collaboration with maintenance and commissioning teams.
• Develop settings related to the connection of new customers and ensure their optimal integration into the grid.
• Produce clear, high‑quality technical documentation to ensure the long‑term retention of knowledge.
• Work with a wide range of in‑house experts (Engineering, Asset Management, Asset Operations, GD & NetOp, etc.) on strategic projects for the future of the grid.

Unique Aspects

• A direct impact on the safety and stability of the national electricity grid.
• A variety of technical challenges combining protection, selectivity, grid analysis and new technologies.
• Daily collaboration with recognised experts in their field.
• A role that combines technical studies, fieldwork and continuous improvement.
• The opportunity to actively contribute to the energy transition and the development of future grids.

Qualifications

We are looking for a meticulous, inquisitive person with a passion for electrical systems.

• Minimum five years of experience in electrical protection, commissioning or similar activities.
• Bachelor’s degree or technical qualification in electricity, electronics or electromechanics.
• Knowledge of protection systems and associated software (Digsi, MiCOM Agile, ASR or equivalent) is an advantage.
• Excellent analytical skills and a genuine interest in solving complex technical problems.
• A collaborative approach while being able to work independently.A strong sense of responsibility and safety awareness.
• Proficiency in MS Office tools.
• Proficiency in at least one of the national languages (French or Dutch) as a native language, with willingness to learn the other; English is a plus.

Offer

• Competitive salary package, year‑end bonus, double vacation pay, meal vouchers (€10 per working day) and a bonus based on group results.
• Group insurance, hospitalisation insurance and ambulant care for the whole family.
• 20 vacation days plus 13 additional vacation days.
• Social fund, year‑end vouchers, birth and marriage allowance; part of the cost of glasses, dental prosthesis or other medical needs covered.
• An iPhone, a work and private phone subscription and a laptop.
• 30 % discount on your gas and electricity bill.
• Service vehicle (not for personal use) and a mobility allowance for travel outside working hours.
• Opportunity to subscribe to Elia shares with a 16.66 % discount on the average share price.

Location

Depending on your location and the team’s needs – Schaerbeek, Merksem or Crealys.

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